Author: Steve Novotney

Steve Novotney has been a professional journalist for 34 years, working in print for weekly, daily, and bi-weekly publications, writing for a number of regional and national magazines, hosting baseball-related talks shows on Pittsburgh’s ESPN, and as a daily, all-topics talk show host in the Wheeling and Steubenville markets since 2004. Novotney is the co-owner, editor, and co-publisher of LEDE News, and is the host of “Novotney Now,” a daily program that airs Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. on River Talk 100.1 & 100.9 FM.

ARCHIVES: Hope Alive for East Ohio Regional Hospital – The Beginning

“I think the folks here in Martins Ferry felt as if they had a security blanket if they lived near East Ohio Regional Hospital because that’s what is was,” said Scott Porter. “It just feels different to them now, and that’s completely understandable."

What Is Possible on Woodsdale Hill?

The hilltop has gained much attention since 2015.

2 Deaths, 20 Positives in Marshall, Ohio Counties

Testing in Ohio County will be available at the Wheeling Island Fire Station.

Is a New McDonald’s Possible for Downtown Wheeling?

It has been 25 years since the restaurant closed on 12th and Market streets.

Demo Season in Wheeling Supported by Seidler

A new process will be adopted by the city of Wheeling.

FAKE NEWS: Windy Delight Rescued from Secret White House Closet

The exotic dancer signaled for help.

Is Wheeling Tunnel the Next Project?

Local motorists are seeing tiles fallings from the ceiling of Wheeling Tunnel.

Storch Comfortable with Legislature’s Precaution Plan

The West Virginia Legislature will gavel in the 2021 regular session on Feb. 10.

Wheeling Police Department Releases 2020 Crime Statistics

There is good news and there is bad news.

Why the Manchester Bridge Was Not Replaced

A new kind of pain is about to take place in the Wheeling area.

An OPEN LETTER to … Baseball’s Hall of Fame

The voting system needs to change so former players are properly honored.

Marshall, Ohio Counties Report 1 Death, 41 New Cases

Marshall County: The Marshall County Health Department has received confirmation of 11 new positive cases and 6 new probable cases.  The Health Department continues to...

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